Why we celebrate
Hartalika Teej is a day when women fast for their husbands, honouring Goddess Parvati's devotion to Shiva.
Regional tradition; Parvati-Shiva narrative
Festival Profile
Hartalika Teej
Women fast for their husbands, honouring Goddess Parvati's devotion to Shiva.
Hartalika Teej is a day when women fast for their husbands, honouring Goddess Parvati's devotion to Shiva.
When
Hartalika Teej falls on the third day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada (August-September).
Since when it is followed
The Hartalika fast is ancient, tied to the Parvati-Shiva narrative.
Regional tradition
Who celebrates / for whom
Celebrated by married women, especially in North India.
Origin
The origin is the story of Parvati, who performed intense austerity to win Lord Shiva as her husband.
Parvati-Shiva narrative
Key deities
Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
How to celebrate
Women observe a strict fast, perform the Hartalika puja of Shiva and Parvati, and break the fast the next day after the puja.
Rituals & offerings
Fasting, Shiva-Parvati puja, and the worship of the Hartalika idol or image.
Key facts
Hartalika Teej is considered one of the most significant fasts for married women.
Regional tradition